Reviewer: lisa, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I suffered many years with obsessive thoughts and depression and tried several meds before my Dr. prescribed fluvoxamine. This medication has dramatically improved the quality of my life. I cannot say enough good things about it! I have been taking it for almost 10 years and the only long lasting effect has been dry mouth, which simply makes me drink more water! I love this medication and I am so ... Show Full Comment

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I suffered many years with obsessive thoughts and depression and tried several meds before my Dr. prescribed fluvoxamine. This medication has dramatically improved the quality of my life. I cannot say enough good things about it! I have been taking it for almost 10 years and the only long lasting effect has been dry mouth, which simply makes me drink more water! I love this medication and I am so thankful to have it available!
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Reviewer: Anxiety OCD/ADD, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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This does help with OCD. I do not ruminate or obsess persistently about the same annoying distracting and useless thoughts. It also helps with my anxiety and a little with ADD. Mainly, it makes me a little less anxious, so I don't worry (obsess) as much, and my attention is a little better (I don't forget my keys or wallet as much) b/c again, I am less anxious. But I need more, so I am taking VE ... Show Full Comment

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This does help with OCD. I do not ruminate or obsess persistently about the same annoying distracting and useless thoughts. It also helps with my anxiety and a little with ADD. Mainly, it makes me a little less anxious, so I don't worry (obsess) as much, and my attention is a little better (I don't forget my keys or wallet as much) b/c again, I am less anxious. But I need more, so I am taking VERY small amounts of clonazepam, and address the ADD with Strattera (Atomoxetine). My doctor is doing a great job so far, and we are taking small steps, very gradually.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I started taking this medication b/c it has helped my brother so much (he also has OCD), I think I was hoping for a miracle drug. Luckily the side effects of this med have been mild for me and I have had some good times while on it. However , I'm still hoping that one day a more effective drug will be offered.....I've tried everything with no luck ( Just to name a few; Zoloft, Prozac, and Clomimpr ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking this medication b/c it has helped my brother so much (he also has OCD), I think I was hoping for a miracle drug. Luckily the side effects of this med have been mild for me and I have had some good times while on it. However , I'm still hoping that one day a more effective drug will be offered.....I've tried everything with no luck ( Just to name a few; Zoloft, Prozac, and Clomimpramine AKA Anafranil was the all time worst as far as side effects, DONT DO IT!)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: kiwiinana, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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this medication helps me not check the stove as often and helps with unwanted thoughts

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this medication helps me not check the stove as often and helps with unwanted thoughts
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